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Intercultural exchange for A Greener Earth at the foothills of the Himalayas

This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.

Camp code:

IN-SCI 10.2

Country:

India

Start Date:

11 Nov 2024

End Date:

23 Nov 2024

Topic:

10: Environment protection

Work Types:

Agriculture / Environment / Cultural heritage

Number of volunteers:

14

International age:

18 - 99

National age:

18 - 99

Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:

150.00 Euro [3183 Mexican Peso]
Breakdown:

1. Accommodation and food: 0.00 Euro
2. Transportation: 0.00 Euro
3. Activities: 0.00 Euro
4. Hosting organisation support: 150 Euro

Required Language:

English

Description: Nested in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India and is recently declared as the Provisional Capital of newly created Uttaranchal (Now Uttarakhand) State in the month of Nov’2000. Also known as the ‘Adobe of Drona’, Dehradun has always been an important center for Garhwal rulers which was captured by the British. The Campsite- Dehradun Hills Academy is a Boutique Residential K-12 School affiliated to CBSE – India. Our campus is comfortably located 40 minutes away from the city in a verdant suburb surrounded by pristine mountains, majestic Sal forests, and farmlands perfectly suited for mindful learning and healthy living.

Type of Work: Get involved to learn different plantation techniques along with hands-on planting experience at various spots. Get a great chance to participate with locals for the annual cleaning festival at a local Suswa river. Work on Plastic pollution and its Sustainable solutions. Get mingled with local community to understand about how nature and activities related to it impacts their life cycle. Visit Rishikesh- The World Capital, exploring the ashrams and other aspects of the city.

Accommodation: Accommodation at the boarding facility of the School. Simple yet comfortable accommodations with Fans and lights, clean Beds, and Bed sheets will be provided to Volunteers and Purified drinking water, Indian and Western toilets are available.

Approximate Location: Dehradun Hills Academy Doodhli Road, Nagal Jwalapur Doiwla ( Dehradun).

Notes: Camp fees of Euro 150 has to be paid that includes all expenses at the Camp.

Aditional fee: 50 euros